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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
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Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade
Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership

Club Season Index: North Queensland Cowboys [Season Matches Review]

+ Mar 10-12 - Round 1

Sunday March 12, 2006

Brisbane Broncos vs North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Metway Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 4
Tries (1): Darius Boyd

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 36
Tries (6): Johnathan Thurston 3, Matt Bowen, Matt Sing, Neil Sweeney
Goals (6): Johnathan Thurston (6 from 7)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 46229
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 24-0

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Brisbane Broncos:
1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Steven Michaels
3. Justin Hodges
4. Shaun Berrigan
5. Darius Boyd
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Shane Perry
8. Shane Webcke
9. Casey McGuire
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Dane Carlaw
12. David Stagg
13. Neville Costigan
Subs:
14. Brett Seymour
15. Michael Ennis
16. Ben Hannant
17. Brad Thorn

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Ty Williams
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brett Firman
8. Mitchell Sargent
9. Aaron Payne
10. Shane Tronc
11. Jacob Lillyman
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. David Faiumu
15. Steve Southern
16. Justin Smith
17. Matthew Scott

+ Mar 17-19 - Round 2

Saturday March 18, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 20
Tries (4): Matt Sing 3 (9th, 24th, 37th), Brett Firman (37th)
Goals (2): Johnathan Thurston (2 from 6)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 16
Tries (3): Brett Stewart 2 (51st, 62nd), Steven Bell (18th)
Goals (2): Matt Orford (2 from 3)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 23956
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 16-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Ty Williams
4. Justin Smith
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brett Firman
8. Mitchell Sargent
9. Aaron Payne
10. Matthew Scott
11. Jacob Lillyman
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Shane Tronc
15. Steve Southern
16. Clint Amos
17. Gavin Cooper

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Steven Bell
3. Steve Menzies
4. Chris Hicks
5. Travis Burns
6. Matt Orford
7. Jason King
8. Michael Monaghan
9. Brent Kite
10. Luke Williamson
11. Anthony Watmough
12. Ben Kennedy
13. Paul Stephenson
Subs:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Kylie Leuluai
16. Mark Bryant

+ Mar 24-26 - Round 3

Saturday March 25, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 40
Tries (6): Johnathan Thurston 2, Ty Williams, Neil Sweeney, Paul Bowman, Luke O'Donnell
Goals (8): Johnathan Thurston (8 from 8)

MELBOURNE STORM 8
Tries (2): Matt Geyer, Jake Webster
Goals (0): Cameron Smith (0 from 2)

Referee: Russell Smith
Crowd: 21346
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 22-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Ty Williams
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brett Firman
8. Shane Tronc
9. Clint Amos
10. Matthew Scott
11. Jacob Lillyman
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Steve Southern
15. Justin Smith
16. Mitchell Sargent
17. Carl Webb

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Greg Inglis
4. Steve Turner
5. Jake Webster
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Antonio Kaufusi
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Brett White
15. Jamie Feeney
16. Ian Donnelly
17. Chris Walker

+ Mar 31-Apr 2 - Round 4

Friday March 31, 2006

Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys at Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney (NSW)

PARRAMATTA EELS 18
Tries (3): Wade McKinnon 2, Eric Grothe
Goals (3): Mark Riddell (2 from 3), Brett Delaney (1 from 1)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 26
Tries (4): Matt Sing 2, Matthew Scott, David Faiumu
Goals (5): Johnathan Thurston (5 from 6)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 15131
Halftime score: Parramatta Eels 14-6

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Parramatta Eels:
1. Wade McKinnon
2. Matt Petersen
3. Ben Smith
4. Brett Delaney
5. Eric Grothe
6. John Morris
7. Tim Smith
8. Justin Tsoulos
9. Mark Riddell
10. Paul Stringer
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Chad Robinson
13. Luke O'Dwyer
Subs:
14. PJ Marsh
15. Dean Widders
16. Nathan Cayless
17. Peter Lewis

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Josh Hannay
4. Justin Smith
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brett Firman
8. Shane Tronc
9. David Faiumu
10. Mitchell Sargent
11. Steve Southern
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. Matthew Scott
16. Carl Webb
17. Gavin Cooper

+ Apr 7-9 - Round 5

Friday April 7, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 32
Tries (5): Rod Jensen 2, Matt Sing, Johnathan Thurston, Gavin Cooper
Goals (6): Johnathan Thurston (6 from 7)

WESTS TIGERS 12
Tries (2): Benji Marshall, Isaac De Gois
Goals (2): Brett Hodgson (2 from 3)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 20262
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 22-2

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Josh Hannay
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Shane Tronc
9. David Faiumu
10. Mitchell Sargent
11. Steve Southern
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Matthew Scott
15. Rod Jensen
16. Carl Webb
17. Gavin Cooper

Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Daniel Fitzhenry
3. Dean Collis
4. Paul Whatuira
5. Shane Elford
6. Benji Marshall
7. Scott Prince
8. Bryce Gibbs
9. Stuart Flanagan
10. Todd Payten
11. Chris Heighington
12. Ben Galea
13. Jamaal Lolesi
Subs:
14. Isaac De Gois
15. Sam Harris
16. John Skandalis
17. Ryan O'Hara

+ Apr 14-17 - Round 6

Sunday April 16, 2006

Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 16
Tries (3): Matthew Gidley, Danny Buderus, George Carmont
Goals (2): Andrew Johns (2 from 3)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 18
Tries (3): Matt Bowen, Mitchell Sargent, Johnathan Thurston
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 3)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 26048
Halftime score: Newcastle Knights 10-6

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Newcastle Knights:
1. Milton Thaiday
2. Brian Carney
3. Matthew Gidley
4. George Carmont
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Kurt Gidley
7. Andrew Johns
8. Craig Smith
9. Danny Buderus
10. Josh Perry
11. Steve Simpson
12. Kirk Reynoldson
13. Reegan Tanner
Subs:
14. Adam Woolnough
15. Daniel Tolar
16. Clint Newton
17. Todd Lowrie

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Gavin Cooper
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Carl Webb
9. David Faiumu
10. Shane Tronc
11. Steve Southern
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Matthew Scott
15. Aaron Payne
16. Mitchell Sargent
17. Rod Jensen

+ Apr 21-25 - Round 7

Saturday April 22, 2006

Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 24
Tries (4): Lance Thompson, Adam Dykes, Nigel Vagana, Phil Bailey
Goals (4): Luke Covell (4 from 5)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 22
Tries (4): Luke O'Donnell 2, Matt Sing, Rod Jensen
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 4)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 9025
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 22-10

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Adam Dykes
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Brett Kelly
16. Greg Bird
17. Tevita Latu

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Ashley Graham
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Carl Webb
9. David Faiumu
10. Shane Tronc
11. Steve Southern
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Gavin Cooper
Subs:
14. Aaron Payne
15. Rod Jensen
16. Matthew Scott
17. Mitchell Sargent

+ Apr 28-30 - Round 8

Saturday April 29, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 18
Tries (3): Johnathan Thurston, Neil Sweeney, Aaron Payne
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 3)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 22
Tries (4): Amos Roberts, Vince Mellars, Anthony Tupou, Sam Perrett
Goals (3): Craig Fitzgibbon (3 from 4)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 21175
Halftime score: Sydney Roosters 10-6

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Gavin Cooper
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brett Firman
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Mitchell Sargent
11. Justin Smith
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. David Faiumu
16. Carl Webb
17. Shane Tronc

Sydney Roosters:
1. Amos Roberts
2. Sam Perrett
3. Setaimata Sa
4. Lelea Paea
5. Vince Mellars
6. Braith Anasta
7. Brett Finch
8. Adrian Morley
9. Craig Wing
10. David Shillington
11. Lufi Manua
12. Craig Fitzgibbon
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Anthony Tupou
15. Charlie Tonga
16. Nigel Plum
17. John Doyle

+ May 6-7 - Round 9

Saturday May 6, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 22
Tries (4): Shane Tronc, Aaron Payne, Brenton Bowen, Johnathan Thurston (34th)
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 4)

PENRITH PANTHERS 6
Tries (1): Shane Rodney
Goals (1): Preston Campbell (1 from 1)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 16808
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 10-0

Other Match Information:
13th - Try: BOWEN, Brenton [Cowboys 4-0]
14th - Missed Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [Cowboys 4-0]
34th - Try: THURSTON, Johnathan [Cowboys 8-0]
35th - Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [Cowboys 10-0]
63rd - Try: PAYNE, Aaron [Cowboys 14-0]
64th - Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [Cowboys 16-0]
71st - Try: RODNEY, Shane [Cowboys 16-4]
72nd - Conversion: CAMPBELL, Preston [Cowboys 16-6]
78th - Try: TRONC, Shane [Cowboys 20-6]
79th - Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [Cowboys 22-6]

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Ashley Graham
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Mitchell Sargent
11. Steve Southern
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. David Faiumu
16. Carl Webb
17. Shane Tronc

Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Michael Gordon
3. Danny Galea
4. Nick Youngquest
5. Luke Rooney
6. Luke Lewis
7. Preston Campbell
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Matthew Cross
11. Shane Rodney
12. Tony Puletua
13. Trent Waterhouse
Subs:
14. Frank Puletua
15. Craig Stapleton
16. Frank Pritchard
17. Paul Aiton

+ May 13-14 - Round 10

Saturday May 13, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs North Queensland Cowboys at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 18
Tries (3): Matt King, David Kidwell, Cameron Smith
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 4)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 6
Tries (1): Brenton Bowen
Goals (1): Johnathan Thurston (1 from 1)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 10830
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-0

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Ian Donnelly
11. David Kidwell
12. Antonio Kaufusi
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Brett White
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Nathan Friend
17. Adam Blair

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Ashley Graham
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Carl Webb
11. Steve Southern
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. David Faiumu
16. Shane Tronc
17. Robert Tanielu

+ May 19-21 - Round 11

Cowboys bye

+ May 26-28 - Round 12

Saturday May 27, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 14
Tries (2): Gavin Cooper, Johnathan Thurston (62nd)
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 3)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 15
Tries (2): Phil Graham, David Howell (24th)
Goals (3): Clinton Schifcofske (3 from 3)
Field Goals (1): Todd Carney

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 16971
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 12-8

Other Match Information:
7th - Try: GRAHAM, Phil [Raiders 4-0]
8th - Conversion: SCHIFCOFSKE, Clinton [Raiders 6-0]
12th - Try: COOPER, Gavin [Raiders 6-4]
13th - Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [6 all]
19th - Penalty Goal: THURSTON, Johnathan [Cowboys 8-6]
24th - Try: HOWELL, David [Raiders 10-8]
25th - Conversion: SCHIFCOFSKE, Clinton [Raiders 12-8]
52nd - Penalty Goal: SCHIFCOFSKE, Clinton [Raiders 14-8]
62nd - Try: THURSTON, Johnathan [Raiders 14-12]
63rd - Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [14 all]
80 Minute Score [14 all]
87th - Field Goal: CARNEY, Todd [Raiders 15-14]

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Ashley Graham
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Shane Tronc
9. David Faiumu
10. Carl Webb
11. Steve Southern
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Matthew Scott
15. Aaron Payne
16. Rod Jensen
17. Mitchell Sargent

Canberra Raiders:
1. Clinton Schifcofske
2. Craig Frawley
3. Phil Graham
4. Adam Mogg
5. David Howell
6. Todd Carney
7. Lincoln Withers
8. Jason Williams
9. Simon Woolford
10. Troy Thompson
11. Ben Jones
12. Michael Hodgson
13. Jason Croker
Subs:
14. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
15. Alan Tongue
16. Marshall Chalk
17. Terry Martin

+ Jun 2-4 - Round 13

Sunday June 4, 2006

Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

WESTS TIGERS 24
Tries (4): Anthony Laffranchi, Benji Marshall, Dean Collis, Michael Crockett
Goals (4): Brett Hodgson (4 from 5)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 14
Tries (3): Paul Bowman, Johnathan Thurston, Gavin Cooper
Goals (1): Johnathan Thurston (1 from 3)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 15736
Halftime score: Wests Tigers 18-4

Other Match Information:
60th - Sin Bin: Shane Muspratt [Tigers 18-14]

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Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Taniela Tuiaki
3. Dean Collis
4. Paul Whatuira
5. Michael Crockett
6. Benji Marshall
7. Scott Prince
8. Ryan O'Hara
9. Robbie Farah
10. John Skandalis
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Todd Payten
13. Jamaal Lolesi
Subs:
14. Chris Heighington
15. Stuart Flanagan
16. Bryce Gibbs
17. Ben Galea

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Josh Hannay
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Shane Muspratt
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Shane Tronc
11. Justin Smith
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. David Faiumu
15. Jacob Lillyman
16. Carl Webb
17. Mitchell Sargent

+ Jun 9-11 - Round 14

Saturday June 10, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 4
Tries (1): Brenton Bowen
Goals (0): Josh Hannay (0 from 1)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 26
Tries (4): Brett Kimmorley, Hutch Maiava, Paul Gallen, Darren Albert
Goals (5): Luke Covell (5 from 5)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 16778
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 8-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Josh Hannay
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Shane Muspratt
7. Brett Firman
8. Mitchell Sargent
9. Aaron Payne
10. Shane Tronc
11. Justin Smith
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. David Faiumu
16. Matthew Scott
17. Daniel Strickland

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Lance Thompson
12. Greg Bird
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Matt Hilder
16. Reece Williams
17. Beau Scott

+ Jun 16-18 - Round 15

Sunday June 18, 2006

Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys at Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast (QLD)

BULLDOGS 20
Tries (3): Brent Sherwin, Roy Asotasi, Tony Grimaldi
Goals (4): Hazem El Masri (4 from 4)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 12
Tries (2): Paul Bowman, Brenton Bowen
Goals (2): Johnathan Thurston (2 from 2)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 16231
Halftime score: Bulldogs 8-6

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Bulldogs:
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Sonny Bill Williams
4. Cameron Phelps
5. Matt Utai
6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Brent Sherwin
8. Roy Asotasi
9. Tony Grimaldi
10. Chris Armit
11. Willie Mason
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Reni Maitua
Subs:
14. Daniel Irvine
15. Nate Myles
16. Dallas McIlwain
17. Brad Morrin

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Josh Hannay
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brett Firman
8. Shane Tronc
9. Aaron Payne
10. Mitchell Sargent
11. Carl Webb
12. Ashley Graham
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Justin Smith
15. Jacob Lillyman
16. David Faiumu
17. Matthew Scott

+ Jun 23-25 - Round 16

Saturday June 24, 2006

St.George-Illawarra Dragons vs North Queensland Cowboys at WIN Stadium, Wollongong (NSW)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 34
Tries (6): Matt Cooper 3, Colin Best, Aaron Gorrell, Mark Gasnier
Goals (5): Aaron Gorrell (5 from 7)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 14
Tries (3): Josh Hannay, Matt Sing, Neil Sweeney
Goals (1): Johnathan Thurston (1 from 4)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 13289
Halftime score: St.George-Illawarra Dragons 10-8

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St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Clint Greenshields
2. Colin Best
3. Daryl Millard
4. Matt Cooper
5. Brett Morris
6. Mark Gasnier
7. Matthew Head
8. Luke Bailey
9. Aaron Gorrell
10. Justin Poore
11. Sam Isemonger
12. Ben Creagh
13. Dean Young
Subs:
14. Matt Bickerstaff
15. Jason Ryles
16. Danny Wicks
17. Corey Payne

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Josh Hannay
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Shane Tronc
9. Aaron Payne
10. Ray Cashmere
11. Luke O'Donnell
12. Carl Webb
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. Clint Amos
16. Jacob Lillyman
17. Robert Tanielu

+ Jun 30-Jul 2 - Round 17

Saturday July 1, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 16
Tries (3): Aaron Payne 2, Brent McConnell
Goals (2): Justin Smith (1 from 2), Brent McConnell (1 from 1)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 14
Tries (3): David Peachey, Mark Minichiello, Germaine Paulson
Goals (1): Ben Walker (1 from 3)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 17506
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Ashley Graham
3. Ty Williams
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Travis Norton
7. Shane Muspratt
8. Mitchell Sargent
9. Aaron Payne
10. Ray Cashmere
11. Matthew Scott
12. Steve Southern
13. Justin Smith
Subs:
14. Mark Henry
15. David Faiumu
16. Jacob Lillyman
17. Shane Tronc

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Germaine Paulson
6. Beau Champion
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Scott Geddes
11. Joe Galuvao
12. Mark Minichiello
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Shane Rigon
15. Dale Newton
16. Trent Young
17. Kane Cleal

+ Jul 7-9 - Round 18

Cowboys bye

+ Jul 14-16 - Round 19

Saturday July 15, 2006

Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys at Penrith Stadium, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, Sydney (NSW)

PENRITH PANTHERS 17
Tries (3): Rhys Wesser, Luke Priddis, Michael Gordon
Goals (2): Preston Campbell (2 from 3)
Field Goals (1): Craig Trindall

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 8
Tries (1): Steve Southern
Goals (2): Johnathan Thurston (2 from 3)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 8212
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 2-0

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Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Michael Gordon
3. Danny Galea
4. Luke Lewis
5. Luke Rooney
6. Preston Campbell
7. Craig Trindall
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Craig Stapleton
11. Matthew Cross
12. Tony Puletua
13. Frank Pritchard
Subs:
14. Frank Puletua
15. Brian Norrie
16. Luke Swain
17. Paul Aiton

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Ashley Graham
3. Mark Henry
4. Ty Williams
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brent McConnell
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Ray Cashmere
11. Carl Webb
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Justin Smith
15. Jacob Lillyman
16. Steve Southern
17. Mitchell Sargent

+ Jul 21-23 - Round 20

Saturday July 22, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Brisbane Broncos at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 26
Tries (5): Matt Sing 3, Josh Hannay, Ashley Graham
Goals (3): Josh Hannay (3 from 6)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 10
Tries (2): Darren Lockyer, Brad Thorn
Goals (1): Darren Lockyer (1 from 2)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 24658
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 14-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Ashley Graham
3. Mark Henry
4. Josh Hannay
5. Matt Sing
6. Travis Norton
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Mitchell Sargent
11. Carl Webb
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Paul Bowman
Subs:
14. David Faiumu
15. Jacob Lillyman
16. Gavin Cooper
17. Robert Tanielu

Brisbane Broncos:
1. Darius Boyd
2. Tame Tupou
3. Justin Hodges
4. Brent Tate
5. Scott Minto
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Brett Seymour
8. Shane Webcke
9. Casey McGuire
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. David Stagg
12. Brad Thorn
13. Tonie Carroll
Subs:
14. Corey Parker
15. Shaun Berrigan
16. Dane Carlaw
17. Greg Eastwood

+ Jul 28-30 - Round 21

Sunday July 30, 2006

Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 40
Tries (6): Shaun Foley 2, Iosia Soliola, Brett Finch, David Shillington, Josh Lewis
Goals (8): Craig Fitzgibbon (7 from 7), Amos Roberts (1 from 1)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 20
Tries (4): Mark Henry 2, Matt Sing, Ashley Graham
Goals (2): Josh Hannay (2 from 4)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 7617
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 16-6

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Shaun Foley
2. Amos Roberts
3. Ryan Cross
4. Iosia Soliola
5. Sam Perrett
6. Brett Finch
7. Josh Lewis
8. Shane Shackleton
9. Craig Wing
10. David Shillington
11. Anthony Tupou
12. Craig Fitzgibbon
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Chris Flannery
15. John Doyle
16. Setaimata Sa
17. Mickey Paea

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Ashley Graham
3. Mark Henry
4. Josh Hannay
5. Matt Sing
6. Travis Norton
7. Aaron Payne
8. Matthew Scott
9. David Faiumu
10. Mitchell Sargent
11. Carl Webb
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Paul Bowman
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. Jacob Lillyman
16. Gavin Cooper
17. Steve Southern

+ Aug 4-6 - Round 22

Saturday August 5, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Bulldogs at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 14
Tries (3): Mark Henry (57th), Ashley Graham (60th), Matthew Scott (69th)
Goals (1): Ashley Graham (1 from 2), Justin Smith (0 from 1)

BULLDOGS 54
Tries (9): Andrew Emelio 2 (46th), Sonny Bill Williams 2 (65th), Luke Patten, Willie Tonga, Reni Maitua, Hazem El Masri (75th), Trent Cutler (79th)
Goals (9): Hazem El Masri (9 from 9)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 20486
Halftime score: Bulldogs 30-0

Other Match Information:
5th - Try: EMELIO, Andrew [Bulldogs 4-0]
6th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 6-0]
13th - Try: MAITUA, Reni [Bulldogs 10-0]
14th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 12-0]
32nd - Try: WILLIAMS, Sonny Bill [Bulldogs 16-0]
33rd - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 18-0]
36th - Try: PATTEN, Luke [Bulldogs 22-0]
37th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 24-0]
39th - Try: TONGA, Willie [Bulldogs 28-0]
40th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 30-0]
46th - Try: EMELIO, Andrew [Bulldogs 34-0]
47th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 36-0]
57th - Try: HENRY, Mark [Bulldogs 36-4]
58th - Missed Conversion: GRAHAM, Ashley [Bulldogs 36-4]
60th - Try: GRAHAM, Ashley [Bulldogs 36-8]
61st - Missed Conversion: SMITH, Justin [Bulldogs 36-8]
65th - Try: WILLIAMS, Sonny Bill [Bulldogs 40-8]
66th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 42-8]
69th - Try: SCOTT, Matthew [Bulldogs 42-12]
70th - Conversion: GRAHAM, Ashley [Bulldogs 42-14]
75th - Try: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 46-14]
77th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 48-14]
79th - Try: CUTLER, Trent [Bulldogs 52-14]
79th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 54-14]

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